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The Tudor's Dynasty podcast. Hello and welcome back to the show. I'm your host, Rebecca

Larson. Lady Jane Franklin and Lady Hester Stanhope,

two trailblazing women of the 19th century, defied societal norms with their adventurous

spirits and intellectual curiosity. Lady Jane, wife of Arctic explorers Sir John Franklin,

became renowned for her relentless search for her husband's

lost expedition. Her determination and resilience in the face of uncertainty became legendary.

Meanwhile, Lady Hester, niece of Prime Minister William Pitt, left England in 1810 to explore

the Mediterranean and Middle East, becoming the first

English woman to enter the Great Pyramid.

Both women left lasting legacies as pioneers, challenging the expectations of their time

and inspiring future generations.

Lady Jane Franklin's life was shaped by curiosity and adventure long before she became the devoted

wife of an Arctic explorer. Born in London in 1792 to John Griffin, a prosperous silk

weaver, and Mary Gilmard. Jane grew up in a household that

encouraged learning and travel. Educated both at home and at a small boarding school in Chelsea,

she developed a keen intellect and a taste for adventure. Her friendship with the poetess, Eleanor Ann Porton, the first wife of John Franklin,

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